Download or read book Interviewing Clients across Cultures written by Lisa Aronson Fontes and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2008-05-23 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with practical pointers and examples, this indispensable, straight-talking guide helps professionals conduct productive interviews while building strong working relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse clients. Chapters cover verbal and nonverbal ways to build rapport and convey respect; how to overcome language barriers, including effective use of interpreters; culturally competent interviews with children and adolescents; and key issues in working with immigrants and refugees. Strategies for avoiding common cross-cultural misunderstandings and producing fair, accurate reports are presented. Every chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions and resources for further reading.